A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in London.
After a two-week manhunt for Abdel Dedour, he was arrested on Boxing Day by the Metropolitan Police following the death of 15-year-old Adam Henry.
Police said Adam was fatally stabbed on December 9 at around 1 pm on Westbourne Road, Islington and died in hospital.
They added five people were arrested at an address in north-west London on Boxing Day, including three men and a woman aged between 18 and 47.
They were all detained on suspicion for assisting an offender.
A 47-year-old woman for assault on a police officer, while a 39-year-old man has been charged with assault on a police officer, while a 39-year-old man on suspicion of domestic violence and driving offences.
All five remain in custody alongside Dedour, detectives said.
The Met Police are supporting Adam’s family with specialist officers.
15 year old Adam Henry was murdered on December 9 on Westbourne Road, Islington and died in hospital
22 year old Abdel Dedour has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 15 year old in North London.
Lead Investigator, Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Adam’s loved ones throughout this unimaginably difficult time.
‘My dedicated team have worked tirelessly over the last few weeks.’
Tsidi Winion, 20, of Handyside Street in Camden, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon on December 15 and faces trial next year.
In a family statement, Adam’s family described the 15-year-old as a ‘good-natured and loyal’ teenager.
They said he had many interests and was ‘always there with a smile and cheeky sense of humour’.
‘He was a loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend, and we will never recover from the loss and not having him in our lives,’ his family said.